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[–]Important-Quote9544 34 points35 points36 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
"Next time" means not happening. That joke you made was an opportunity to show her interest but her response was a clear indication of no interest. I think she sees you as a friend. If she was interested in you she would ask to meet up after dinner
[–]tafexmix 5 points6 points7 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
That's a good point.
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[–]tafexmix 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Hmm... Gonna try. Wanna date? :) haha!
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[–]BrandonLloydTanner 33 points34 points35 points 4 years ago (7 children) | Copy Link
Bro you type too much
[–]TheRiverOfDyx 15 points16 points17 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Shit, THAT’S too much. Fuck I need to put the phone down for a while then
[–]firee98 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
It is wayyy to much also too much effort, they don’t want a babyboy texting them perfectly with smileys
[–]tafexmix 3 points4 points5 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
I tried to keep it short but I wanted to make sure I was giving enough context :)
[–]mjak11 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
What the fawkkkkkk. I type too much then. How much should one type
[–]BrandonLloydTanner 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
He’s just typing too much in comparison to the girl he’s talking to. Obviously some girls might like that, but most will just see it as being overbearing and desperate
[–]mjak11 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yeah. Some of his stuff was irrelevant anyway. I’m defo more of a lengthy typer and a very bad one in terms of conveying the correct emotion as well b his was kinda bad
[–]tafexmix 6 points7 points8 points 4 years ago (11 children) | Copy Link
Got it, type too much, I'll type less. How do I communicate more complicated stuff by not typing that much?
[–]MrStallion22 10 points11 points12 points 4 years ago (6 children) | Copy Link
Don’t communicate complicated stuff
[–]tafexmix 3 points4 points5 points 4 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
Way to have meaningful connections, great.
[–]MrStallion22 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Lol well I’m being a bit flippant tbf so I’ll add a bit more.
If you were to simplify your first reply it would look like this:
“Niice - but you should know I’m the master at killing zombies lol”
[–]tafexmix 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Gotcha, thanks for the extra input!
[–]MrStallion22 4 points5 points6 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
No probs you’re just making the mistake of adding all these extra details that make you look tryhard. Often with texting less is more
[–]tafexmix 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Really appreciate it man.
[–]jtaylor27141 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I agree. If you’re going to say this much, do it on the phone or over voice chat at the least.
[–]Yunngjedi 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Also if you have something to say with a lot of information like your first text about the VR Headset. Send a text that can lead into an opportunity for you to add that next bit about u having the VR set. For example you could have said: Nice… Doubt you could beat me tho”. That comment could have possibly lead to her asking if u own a VR or it could not have. But if it doesn’t then it’s really info that doesn’t need to be added anyway.. The fact that the thought to ask about it didn’t occur to her means her knowing about it wouldn’t have added any interest to the convo anyway. Just be okay with letting some information go because chances are it’ll likely come up again later anyway. Lastly, try not to be “too nice”. Don’t be a dick of course, but girls usually like friendly banter rather than out right compliments. It can get corney after a while
[–]Yunngjedi -1 points0 points1 point 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I realized I had this same issue too actually. It’s more about you putting too much of your personality into a text. Just remember that talking is a lot more fluid than texting. So don’t try to put so much personality into it and just save it for when you guys meet. & when I say personality I don’t mean humor. I mean the extra “kickers” or “flairs” to the joke. Like your text about reviewing the dating principle could have ended at that first sentence. People are well versed enough in convo to know what you mean and get the joke even when u keep it short, simple, and to the point… & actually short and to the point jokes through texts are a lot funnier becuz it seems more sarcastic. The extra details sorta ruin it.
[–]LadyLottie05 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Honestly, don’t overthink how much you’re typing. You’re being yourself. I am incredibly detailed in all of my conversations both professional and personal. If someone doesn’t like it, then go find someone who isn’t thorough :) I’d rather have someone who over-communicates than spend time talking to a wall. You do you, OP! My only suggestion is that bringing up dating coworkers is setting the expectation that you’re going to hit on her etc and want to date. Start as friends first and work your way up from there. Always nice to have an element of mystery and flirtation before having those conversations. Not sure where you work, but be careful of sexual harassment.
Thanks, I'll take that into consideration. Don't want to get reported to HR but I think she's cool with those things... I think haha! But yeah, I like the part of being myself. Maybe I can take it a bit easier every now and then not to seem "that intense" over chat but still being myself. Thanks again!
[–]ZosoWicca 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Too intense. Type less.
Example in this scenario?
[–]Donny4RealThisTime 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
How the hell do you think someone is interested in you by that exchange?
[–]Twix1958 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Why is everyone focusing on typing less, it's not like typing less would have fixed the problem, just be honest with her how you think, just text her if you could call one time, and just casually suggest that you would love to go on a date. Dating is never about learning rules (like texting too much) and if you text too much, there is probably some deeper issue that you have that may have something to do with putting affection from woman too high on your priority list. Just text however you want, and as long you keep improving yourself, you will text in the exact way that will attract your type of girls, you don't want to date every girls, only the ones that suit you.
Thanks man, sounds like some sound advice!
[–]SiriusleighLoL 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
From this inkling that you showed us, she’s not clearly “interested” in you. She’s being nice and open to talking to you.
If you care about her, then just hang out. You’re not going to get your dick wet, don’t expect it, don’t even think about it. Just have fun with her if the opportunity comes. Go to the park, have dinner, become friends. Most importantly, let her make the move. She knows how you feel about her and if she decides to be with you, which she’d let you know, then more power to you. She’s not obligated to pick you, and worst case scenario, you meet a friend, which is a vector for a social life and a group of people.
Thanks for the tip man!
[–]fuckboychadlmao 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
You seem way too excited in these texts. Giving off thirsty vibes.
Yeah I understand, I'll tone it down a bit.
[–]cronasminate 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
She's a tease. It's the same pattern for women who like the attention in order to keep you as an orbiter.
Then one of three happens as for the date:
It's chess match because:
The only good move would be to:
But guess what?
If a girl doesn't let you escalate, drop her. If she doesn't commit to a date. Drop her. If she makes an excuse for why she can't commit, drop her. You are better off being more selective of who you invest your time into and you'll have more effective use of your time and you will be a much happier person.
Thanks man! I'll ignore her for some time (unless she texts me) and try to re-engage in a while with the aim to get a date. I'm pretty confident I won't be trying too hard for her so most of those scenarios won't apply to me. If next time I get a date I'll just have fun with some flirting involved and try to read her. If she does not put any effort then I will forget about her. I'm not in love she's just good looking.
[–]jtaylor27141 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Quickest and best way to find out-‘I’d love to get together this next week. When are you free?’ If she gives you days and times, there is some interest. If she dodges the question right away or you get ‘I’ll get back to you’ she’s not too interested.
[–]tafexmix 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Thanks for the tip!
Keep in mind-most girls will not have romantic feelings for you. Even if you’re Brad Pitt you will get rejected constantly and that’s OK. You can also be treated like a king then suddenly dropped for the newer shinier toy. This is why is important to talk with many girls all the time. When you talk with tons of girls you will quickly see which ones are interested in you. They will do anything possible to stay in your orbit and they will make it very clear they’re interested.
[–]Moderatorrecyclablebanthas 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
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I "joked" about dating her and she said "I don't date colleagues".
It might seem like this is a way to check her buying temperature or something, but it's not.
Joking about dating is essentially putting the cart before the horse. It's like a salesman joking, "So how do you want to pay for this?" before the customer prospect has even had a chance to find out if they're really down.
The way to find out if she's down is to just suggest meeting up.
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Today I found out she was coming to the city I live and told her to maybe see each other in case she still had enough time after whatever business she had going on and she told me she'd let me know whenever she knew more about the activity itself.
Sounds noncommittal on her part but your approach was better here, in suggesting to hang.
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A few hours later she texted me saying that she'd be having dinner with friends so it'd be too late, that she'd see me "next time" whatever that means.
She meant what she said. Out with dinner and would be out too late for her to want to explore an interaction with you when she's not sure how it will go yet.
Sometimes, one just doesn't want to spend time on such a thing that late in the day/night if there's uncertainty.
It's just human nature. Catch her at a better time.
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But then she told me about the activity she had:
So you ought to have kept it at suggesting to meet up for zombie killing. The context is not in the pic though. Was this a video game?
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Edit: Conversation continued for a little longer but I put myself in a sort of stagnant situation. After a bit of chitchat (daring to cook me dinner if I won killing zombies, she asked if I wanted to take that risk etc.)
Dude. Just suggest hanging out. Simple. That's it. Stop trying to hint at all these other things with the bits about cooking dinner or dating.
Just suggest hanging out and go meet her one on one and see what's what.
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I told her that I may go to skate to a park that's close by her place and she said she used to live 2 minutes away from the park, but that she moved and now it's 10 min away and that's it, no more interaction from any of us.
This was a nothing burger.
You were talking about randomly doing something that didn't relate to anything important and she responded with something equally pointless.
You're playing 4D chess in your own mind and only confusing yourself, man.
This isn't some tricky thing. You suggest hanging out. People react to that by either going along with that or rejecting the idea in nice or mean ways.
That's it for this part of the process.
[–]FIVE_6_MAFIA 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
The texts seem like a perfectly normal length, I think they are just trolling you.
[–]lelucif 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
They’re not trolling him. Especially considering the contrast. He types way more than her when he should ideally be the one showing less interest—texting shorter texts, less frequently etc.
[–]franco2801 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Who cares man…. Damn. OP Just be you bro. You are perfectly fine. What do these people know about anything really🤣. I think you got your way and that should be it. Keep it up
I think so too. I thought this subreddit was about helping people tho. I guess trolls will be everywhere.
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[–]Unable_Orange_451 -1 points0 points1 point 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
I see people say you type too much , or why are you putting those emojis, but this is who you are if you wanted to type less or dont put emojis and type like them, then you would be them not you if that makes sense :) do what ever you like to and type like whatever you like too . And I'm so sorry to say that , don't waste your time with her , she is not interested at all .
Hahah you have a point, thanks!
[–]FlatDistance5 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago* (4 children) | Copy Link
Is she your coworker? And how much do you talk to her? How much do you know about her
-She’s interested but I’ll tell you how you can turn it into a date
[–]tafexmix 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago* (3 children) | Copy Link
Yes she is, but different teams so we don't really work together. I barely talk to her, as I said last time we had a "proper conversation" was over 3 months ago. I barely know anything about her. In total we've talked around 4 or 5 times. Curious to see what your approach would be to turn this into a date!
[–]FlatDistance5 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago* (2 children) | Copy Link
Hmm I was actually going by the picture hmm. Then i just now read the paragraph. It sounds like to me that she was interested during the zombie game thing that was your shot to get a solid date set out.
My initial suggestion, was that I was going to have you banter a bit back and forth to get know her more and have her prove herself to you, now that I’ve seen that you’ve done that, at least the banter part, you should try to direct every conversation towards a meet up.
You didn’t ask her out to go skating with you, you just told her you were going skating that’s it. She didn’t feel the need to beat a dead horse, and just left it at that. My text strategy all the time is straightforward
How I text just my responses:
….hey, …..how’s your Tuesday going, …….girl youre busier than the presidents, ……makes you more presentable for our date 😏 ……soon, but first I’m curious any tattoos, jail stories or crazy ex’s I should know about? ……Me, (I reciprocate) ……you seem fun we should get together soon, ……do you like wine? …….Cool let’s split a bottle on my romantic balcony ……I’m available Tuesday and Thursday which works better for you? …. Cool see you Thursday 7pm 😉
She doesn’t know you want to take her out. Cut the thread. Message her banter a few lines 1-2 max, because she’s losing interest fast. Then find a smooth way to transition to the date.
Your response to anything she says after the first or 2nd banter text
Blah blah blah, on our date 😏.
If she responds positively set it up.
If she doesn’t respond or is cold, call it out or move on.
After reading you paragraph she was interested but it seems like she moving away from that feeling.
Hope this help
If your confused at the “these are my responses part.” I’ll edit it to show her typical replies to that.
Good luck bro
Hey man that's awesome, thanks a lot! That'll definitely help. I'll update whenever something happens!
[–]FlatDistance5 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Sounds good man
[–]GroundbreakingAd8077 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
She does not want any penis
[–]RentFreeInYourHeads 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Did you try moving things forward?
I updated the OP!
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I personally don't think so, and that's a good thing, because dating colleagues, even units removed from you, can be troublesome.
I will be quitting the job in a few months this is why I considered giving this a try.
[–]Corndesu69 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Yeah don’t fucking ruin it
Any tips to avoid that?
[–]GordonGecko69 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
There is not a single IOI. You should NEVER shit where you eat. But you damn sure shouldn’t do it when she isn’t even interested. Just stop!
Is there a place where I can see those IOIs? I needed to Google that to know what that is...
[–]GordonGecko69 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
IOI is indicator of interest. Years ago this was in the Mystery Method. But there are several IOI’s that let you know that someone is interested and you need several before you can confirm that she is actually interested. Too many MF get one and then try to pull their dick out and don’t understand why it wasn’t well received. Just because she holds the door open for you when you walk into a building and says hi does not mean she wants to f@&k you.
With the girl you are talking about, she has given you every sign that she is JUST your friend. You keep steering it to something more and she keeps putting the detour sign up. You are on your way to being embarrassed and having an HR issue on your hands. Leave that chick alone before you end up embarrassed and unemployed.
[–]introsetsam 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
omg don’t change yourself because some single dudes on reddit told you you type too much. how you type is just fine. it makes conversation easier when there is more stuff to respond to. no one likes having conversation with a dude who just says one sentence only every time
[–]introsetsam 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
honestly she seems like she COULD be interested in another world. based on what you said, she clearly doesn’t wanna date a coworker still and it doesn’t sound like you guys live near each other at all? she probably doesn’t want a fling and that’s what you would be. a situation of right person wrong time, perhaps. i wouldn’t take it too personally
Oh no it's fine, I just tried! We live 40 min by car from each other.
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
"Maybe" usually means "no".
Girls are saying different things and make up rules, but then this one right guy comes and she changes herself 180 degree.
She considers you a friend and clearly keeps you at bay.
[–]stanthemilkman88 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Come on dude. It what world with 2 rejections be that she is interested? Clear as day.
[–]Sup3rHD 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Your text game sucks Improve it
[–]tafexmix 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Any tips?
[–]Sup3rHD 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Keep it simple, less words, not too funny, direct,
Thanks for that
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